Classics Debates
Mondays 5.30pm, 1 hr, Meets 5 times, £55 (age 13-18)
Available spots
Service Description
*** Please note IMPORTANT CHANGE TO PAYMENT INFORMATION at the bottom of this page - please book directly via tutor *** Informal discussions on Classics topics, not formal debates. Come and discuss all things Classics with like-minded students! In each class I will introduce an issue or question, and provide evidence that the students can then use to form a view and debate the issue with each other, along with any prior knowledge they have on the topics. If they like the idea but would rather not debate, they can share their ideas in chat/vote on the most persuasive argument! The focus will be on critical assessment and interpretation of evidence, and forming a strong, convincing and coherent argument. This helps develop excellent (valuable and transferable) skills for life and for academic study in general, including essay writing. (The focus will not be on public speaking or technical debating skills.) We can debate topics of particular interest to the group. Examples of the types of debate we might include are: - If you could bring back one person from the ancient world, who would it be and why? - Roman Emperors on Trial: e.g. was Claudius murderous and manipulative, or weak and manipulated? - Should the Parthenon Frieze be returned to Athens, or remain at the British Museum? - Were individuals or society more important in shaping history? - The Oath of Plataea - discovered in 1932; was it really sworn between the Greek allies before the Persian invasion, or a fiction created by later Athenians? - Greek heroes on Trial: e.g. Jason v Medea; Telemachus v Odysseus. - Who was the greatest Spartan king / Roman general / which was the most important battle fought in the ancient world? *** IMPORTANT PAYMENT INFORMATION *** The cost for the course is £55. Instead of booking through the TMU website, please pay the course tutor directly: 1. Via BACS transfer - please email thinkers.jo@protonmail.com for BACS details or to receive an invoice 2. Or via PayPal to: jo.cogan@protonmail.com Please make clear in your payment reference which student and course the payment is for - e.g. 'Tom B. Classics Debates' If you are a new student, please also email me - thinkers.jo@protonmail.com to let me know that you have booked, and let me know the student's name and any relevant information such as SEND. No need to book via the TMU site unless you would like to receive the automated reminders. TMU T&Cs apply.
Cancellation Policy
All our classes require a minimum number of Thinkers to run. As soon as enough Thinkers sign up you will receive an e-mail from the Scholar running your class with a link to your virtual classroom. If we cannot gather enough thinkers to run a class we will, sadly, have to cancel and/or reschedule. If this is the case, we will e-mail 24 hours before your class is scheduled to start to let you know. To help ensure that your class does take place, please invite others to join you. We find that word of mouth is the best way to let new families know about Thinkers Meet Up. Thank you!
Contact Details
thinkersmeetup@protonmail.com